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Old 06-30-2009, 08:53 PM
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Windows + sealant question

I know with zaino you can apply the Z2 directly on the windshield and it has pretty nice results. The wipers glide across the windscreen easier and rain beads away so easily. I was interested in trying this using Poli-Seal since its polymer based. I was curious if anyone did anything like this or if this is feasible at all. Would you use machine(if so, which pad/speeds) or hand application?
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Try Optimum Car Wax instead. The poliseal is not necessary IMO.
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I was just viewing a before & after detail on Autopia and the guy used Clearkote Vanilla Moose Wax Hand Glaze on the windows. Since I have that I might try it.
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Originally Posted by 95oRANGEcRUSH
I was just viewing a before & after detail on Autopia and the guy used Clearkote Vanilla Moose Wax Hand Glaze on the windows. Since I have that I might try it.
I was interested in trying this using Poli-Seal since its polymer based.
You might get some additional cleaning functions with its micro abrasives!
VM can be used, literally, on everything but tires. Ive used VM for YEARS...........Try it on wheels!
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Be careful with waxing the windshield. It can cause unclear images and sights! Use the proper stuff like Rain-X or Xpel...
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Originally Posted by csmeance
Be careful with waxing the windshield. It can cause unclear images and sights! Use the proper stuff like Rain-X or Xpel...
I have this Rain-X crap and all it does is streak and smear. I won't be getting it again.

http://www.rainx.com/Products/Windsh...t/2_In_1.aspx#

I got the one in the spray bottle. No matter how much/little I use or the type of microfiber it smears.
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Eks, I've had great luck with Invisible Glass. This is not a polish, but it really keeps the windows clean and seems to protect some too.
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After the rain-x has dried try throwing just a few drops of water on the wind sheild before you buff it off. That should remove the streaks. I have used it for many years with no streaking at all. I have never used the 2 in one product. I clean the glass first then apply the Rain-x from the small squirt bottle. I either do it right after washing the car or I use Invisible Glass to clean it.
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Originally Posted by 95oRANGEcRUSH
I have this Rain-X crap and all it does is streak and smear. I won't be getting it again.

http://www.rainx.com/Products/Windsh...t/2_In_1.aspx#

I got the one in the spray bottle. No matter how much/little I use or the type of microfiber it smears.
I have this and used it plenty. Seems to work well for me
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Anyone tried Aquapel?
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i actually just use my FS UPP on all my windows, after 6 months its still beading great and works extremely well.

I can't stand Rain-x is always a mess and usually once you use it you have to continue to use it.
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
Anyone tried Aquapel?
I've used Aqua-Pel with great results as where I live has hard water and my main reason for using it was when I washed my car was to prevent water spotting, seems to do it's job for that and as for it's effectivness in the rain, I don't even have to use my wipers most of the time and I live in Oregon where it rains almost 9 months out of the year!!!
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These products are all non-organic polymers, my vote is for Aquapel
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I actually have some laying around somewhere, I will have to give it a shot, maybe do a UPP vs. Aquapel......
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Originally Posted by TOGWT
These products are all non-organic polymers, my vote is for Aquapel
only gripe with it is that its only one vehicle application!
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I'm going to look into this Aquapel stuff.
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Originally Posted by exceldetail
Anyone tried Aquapel?
I used aquapel on both my cars, my garaged CL has had aquapel on the windows for 2-3 years and it still beads water on all the windows
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